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Sports and Exercise Science – (M.Sc.)
Loughborough University
School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences
| Application Deadline: | Applications can be made at any time | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 6,519 - ≈ € 18,868 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Loughborough / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | October |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Loughborough University
The programme provides you with a greater understanding of the scientific bases of human performance and the influence of sport and exercise upon health.
This course has a multidisciplinary emphasis providing a broad base of knowledge and skills.
It is designed as an end-on programme for students with a first degree or equivalent in sports science or a related field. It is an excellent basis for further research or for practitioners in the field.
Careers and Further Study
Careers in the fitness industry, Sports Council administration, Sports Coach UK, teaching, coaching, exercise prescription and testing, sports science support, sport public relations and promotion, recreation and leisure management. Other graduates have become researchers or lecturers.
Contents
Compulsory Modules
Semester 1
* Research Design and Practice
Semester 2
* Advanced Statistical Analysis or Qualitative Data Analysis
Summer
* Research Project
Optional Modules
Semester 1
* Experimental Sports Biomechanics
* Physiology of Exercise and Sport
* Sport and Exercise Nutrition
* Exercise and Immunology
* Motivation and Individual Differences in Exercise and Sport
* Performance Psychology
* Theory, Sport and Society
Semester 2
* Theoretical Sports Biomechanics
* Current Research in the Physiology of Exercise and Sport
* Current Research in Sport and Exercise Nutrition
* Pedagogy, Exercise and Children’s Health
* Negotiated Studies of Professional Practice in Physical Education and Sport
* Psychology of Physical Activity and Public Health
* Mental Health and Physical Activity
* Sport and Globalisation
Assessment
Examination, coursework and a research paper.
Psychology
* Social Psychology of Sport and Exercise (term 1)
* Psychology of Physical Activity and Health (term 2)
Sociology
* Theory, Sport and Society (term 1)
* Sport and Globalisation (term 2)
Assessment
Examination, coursework and a research paper.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
The programme is multidisciplinary and entry requirements are a minimum upper second class honours degree in sports science/studies or related field.
Acceptable English language qualification
* GCSE English Language - Grade C or above
* IELTS band 6.5 with not less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking
* TOEFL (including the Tests in Written and Spoken Practice) minimum score of 100 (Internet-based test) with specific requirements for sub tests
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade B (Score: 75) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 600 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 100 |
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